Israeli-occupied territories

Ardmore Shipping Announces Strategic Investment and Joint Venture with Element 1 Corp. and Maritime Partners LLC to Deliver Hydrogen Power to the Marine Sector

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Ardmore, E1, Israeli-occupied territories, State of Palestine

The proposed transactions entail the following:

Key Points: 
  • The proposed transactions entail the following:
    Ardmore, E1 and MP will establish "e1 Marine," each owning 33.3% of the joint venture.
  • Ardmore will purchase a 10% equity stake in E1 in exchange for $4 million cash plus 950,000 ASC common shares.
  • Ardmore will also take a seat on E1's board of directors from the date of the investment.
  • "We are very pleased to establish a strategic relationship with E1 and Maritime Partners to deliver this unique hydrogen delivery system to the marine sector.

Quaker Organizations Oppose Potential West Bank Annexation by Israel

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Congressional News, Views, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Government, Public policy, Consumer, Other Policy Issues, Religion, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Organizations, American Friends Service Committee, Civilian Public Service, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Arab–Israeli conflict, Israeli-occupied territories, Decades, West Bank Governorate, Annexation of the West Bank, Quaker Peace and Social Witness, West Bank

Three Quaker organizations that focus on international policy said today that they oppose the threatened annexation of the West Bank by Israel and called for such plans to be abandoned.

Key Points: 
  • Three Quaker organizations that focus on international policy said today that they oppose the threatened annexation of the West Bank by Israel and called for such plans to be abandoned.
  • Mounting reports indicate the Israeli government could annex the West Bank starting July 1.
  • In a statement issued today, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), and the Quaker Peace & Social Witness (QPSW) said:
    As organizations that are part of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) we are deeply concerned about the threatened Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank.
  • It is these shared values that lead us to speak out and to call for concrete, effective action to both oppose annexation and to counter the ongoing denial of Palestinian rights.

Annexation of the West Bank

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Arab–Israeli conflict, Israeli-occupied territories, Countries, West Bank, Israel, Proposed Israeli annexation of the West Bank, Israeli settlement

This would require Israel to annex land currently occupied by settlements in the West Bank.

Key Points: 
  • This would require Israel to annex land currently occupied by settlements in the West Bank.
  • The proposed annexation

    Over 600,000 Israelis now live in settlements in the West Bank.

  • The area amounts to approximately 30 percent of the West Bank.
  • UK Government response

    The Government continues to oppose unilateral annexation but supports efforts by the US towards peace in the region.

Press release - Syria, Africa, Venezuela and US Middle East plan to be debated

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Israeli-occupied territories, Jerusalem Governorate, Palestinian nationalism, Zionism, Territorial disputes of Israel, East Jerusalem, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Jérusalem, West Bank, State of Palestine

The US Middle East plan aiming to find a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, foresees both a future Palestinian state and recognition of Israeli sovereignty over settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Key Points: 
  • The US Middle East plan aiming to find a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, foresees both a future Palestinian state and recognition of Israeli sovereignty over settlements in the occupied West Bank.
  • It considers Jerusalem as Israels undivided capital, while permitting a future Palestinian capital to include parts of East Jerusalem.
  • EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, who will participate in the debate, has also denounced it in a recent statement.
  • The same day, the European Parliament will also take stock of the current security situation in Syria with Josep Borrell.

Latino Coalition for Israel and Other Top National Evangelical Leaders Condemn Airbnb's Boycott of Jewish-owned Properties in the West Bank

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Monday, January 7, 2019
Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Samaria, Middle East, Israeli-occupied territories, Airbnb, Antisemitism in the United States, Sharing economy, Vacation rental, Judea and Samaria Area, Palestinian Jews, Judea

Moreover, it continues to list Palestinian-owned properties in Judea and Samaria; only Jewish-owned properties have been singled."

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, it continues to list Palestinian-owned properties in Judea and Samaria; only Jewish-owned properties have been singled."
  • The letter signed by the 38 Evangelical Leaders stated:
    "Evangelicals represent 25%-30% of the American population and strongly support the nation of Israel, the birthplace of our own Christian heritage.
  • We will request of state authorities that Airbnb be added to their list of companies prohibited from any state investment."
  • As leaders of national and international Evangelical organizations and communities, we urge Airbnb to rescind their decision to discriminate against Jewish-owned listings in Judea and Samaria."